A bumper crowd of 477 rallied to the call from Gateshead for yesterday's UniBond League Premier Division game against Bishop Auckland at the International Stadium.

And they were rewarded with a fight-back by the home side who levelled on 80 minutes after Chris Moore had given Bishops a first-minute lead.

Blyth Spartans conceded a fourth-minute goal to Gary Cohen and failed to respond at Workington and an only goal from Michael Jack was sufficient for Spennymoor United at home to Farsley Celtic.

Newcastle Blue Star lost their FA Cup, Extra Preliminary Round tie against Liversedge which was rearranged for yesterday after being postponed on Saturday.

Although Lee Ludlow cancelled out a first half goal with a penalty, the Yorkshire side ran out 4-1 winners.

In the Albany Northern League, Ashington conceded their unbeaten record at Whitley Bay who won 3-2 with goals by Ian Chandler, Adam Johnson and Steve Richardson. Alan Hogg bagged a brace for the Colliers.

Paul Beavers and new signing Michael Dickinson earned Morpeth Town the points at the expense of Bedlington Terriers.

And Durham City saw off Chester-le-Street 3-0 when newcomers Michael McKay (2) and Paul Chow were the marksmen.

Brandon United claimed their first win with a late winner by Scott Bell. Danny O'Brien and Dale Crawford also struck against Jarrow Roofing, for whom Andre Hay and Dale Crawford found the net.

Dale Lee, for Esh Winning, and Tow Law's Martin Nicholas were the scorers in a 1-1 draw.

In Division Two, four of the six games ended all-square.

Washington defeated Willington 2-0 with goals from Stuart Anderton and Danny Haley and Northallerton Town ended 3-1 in front of Penrith.